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CHAMBER NOTES

January 8, 2008

A weekly summary of events, activities and information of interest to members of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.

DID YOU KNOW......... "With rising costs, the Chamber Board of Directors agreed to hold 2008 costs for events and programs at 2007 rates and raised dues only 2 percent."

MEMBER NOTES

ANNUAL DINNER LOCATION REMINDER: The 2008 Annual Dinner is not at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. It is at the Walnut Avenue Community Center. Travel south on Highway 99 from Yuba City to Walnut Avenue. Turn right on Walnut Avenue. The center is on the right immediately past the orchards.

ST. ISIDORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL RIBBON CUTTING POSTPONED: The ribbon cutting scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled to February 12, 2008, due to the recent bad weather and continuing storms. The school agreed that it was in the best interest of the safety and comfort of parishioners, staff, students and guests to postpone the event.

LABOR LAW POSTERS: The Chamber will continue to take Labor Law posters to help businesses make sure they meet the state and federally mandated requirements. Call the Chamber office at 743-6501 for an order form.

MAKE-UP ORIENTATION: The recent bad weather made it difficult for members to attend the Member Orientation on Friday, January 4. Another orientation will be held Friday, January 18, at 8 a.m. at the Chamber annex. There is no cost to attend and reservations are not required.

Business Today sponsorship: The March Business Today sponsorship is available. The cost is $2,000 and includes the cover of Business Today, an inside page and 200 additional copies for the sponsor. In addition to distribution in the Appeal-Democrat, 900-plus copies are sent out in the Chamber's monthly mailer. The sponsor also receives a free flyer insert into the monthly mailer for their business.

This Week's Chamber Events

Thursday, January 10, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting: Bank of Feather River, 1227 Bridge Street, Ste. D., Yuba City.

Saturday, January 12, 5:30 p.m. Annual Awards & Installation Dinner: Walnut Avenue Community Center, 1431 Walnut Avenue, Yuba City.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Thursday, January 17, 5:30 p.m., Business After Hours: Hi-Tech Electric, 545 Garden Hwy, Ste A, Yuba City.

Friday, January 18, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Member Orientation: Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce, 429 10^th St, Marysville.

Other Member Community Business Events

Thursday, January 10, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Employment Training Panel Funding Workshop: Free money is available to train and/or re-train current employees for the skills you need. Find out how you can access EPT funding and partner with the Sutter County One Stop. Featured speaker is Barry Worthington, ETP Representative. Lunch provided. For more information or to register, contact Linda Baker at 822-5120 ext 3026 or Heather Helmer at 822-5120 ext 3015. Sutter County One Stop, 256 Wilbur Ave, Yuba City.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, January 28, 2007, Sponsor: Yuba Highlands

"The Chamber Challenge" airs, Channel 19: Wednesday, January 30th, 7:30 p.m. AND Friday, February 1st, 8:00 p.m. Watch "The Chamber Challenge," a fun new "game show" format featuring community leaders playing for a $500 prize to the charity of their choice. !

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